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What is the origin of the word physics?
What is the origin of the word physics?
- Ancient Egyptian language
- Latin physica ('study of nature')
- Sumerians' ancient language
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
Which field of physics led to the development of industrialization?
Which field of physics led to the development of industrialization?
- Thermodynamics (correct)
- Electromagnetism
- Nuclear physics
- Solid-state physics
What did advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics lead to?
What did advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics lead to?
- Development of television and computers
- Development of domestic appliances
- Development of nuclear weapons
- All of the above (correct)
Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?
Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?
What term is φύσις (phúsis) derived from?
What term is φύσις (phúsis) derived from?